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Comparison of in vitro digestibility and rumen fluid characteristics between the tithonia (Tithonia diversifolia) with elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

Year: 2019

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the tithonia (Tithonia diversifolia) and elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) on in vitro digestibility and rumen fluid characteristics. This research was carried out using a randomized block design with 3 treatments (the level of tithonia and elephant grass) and 5 replications. The following treatments were performed: T1 = 100% tithonia; T2 = 100% elephant grass; T3 = 50% tithonia + 50 % elephant grass. The data were subjected to an analysis of variance (ANOVA), and differences between the treatment means were tested using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The parameters measured were as follows: dry matter digestibility (DMD) (%), organic matter digestibility (OMD) (%), pH, volatile fatty acid (VFA) (mM) and NH3. The results revealed that DMD, OMD and VFA were significantly (P<0.01) increased by the 100 % tithonia (T1), pH were lowest (P<0.01) in T1. However, T1 and T3 non-significantly affected (P>0.05) NH3 Concentration. 100% tithonia resulted in the best in vitro digestibility and rumen fluid characteristics.

Source: IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/287/1/012019

Authors: Novirman Jamarun, Roni Pazla, Mardiati Zain, Arief

Institution: Andalas University

Language: English

Topic: Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universitas Andalas